Monday, June 19, 2006

Edgeworthstown bypass is opened

A 3km stretch of road bypassing Edgeworthstown in Co Longford has been opened.The new road, which cost almost €15 million to construct, took just over one year to complete. It was opened today at 2pm by Minister of State at the Department of Environment and Local Government Pat the Cope Gallagher. The new road is expected to result in a 70% reduction in traffic passing through the town.